Octopath Traveler 0 Review: A Solid JRPG Dragged Down by Forgettable Characters

When Octopath Traveler launched in 2019, it was something that looked similar to yet ended up being totally different from the traditional turn-based Japanese role-playing game Square Enix was known for. The series made some innovative changes to the formula, from the roster of eight playable characters to the Boost system. But with Octopath Traveler 0, it feels like the prequel didn't move forward, and if anything, took a tiny step backwards. 

Octopath Traveler 0 acts as a prequel to the series' first two entries, and instead of playing as one of eight unique characters with their own storylines, you step into the role of a silent protagonist who is seeking revenge. If that sounds boring, well, it kind of is. 

If there's a saving grace to the game, it's ...